Bengaluru, July 30 -- Following sustained opposition from tech worker unions and civil society groups the Karnataka government today officially withdrew its proposal to increase daily work hours for employees in the IT and ITeS sectors,
The proposed amendments to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act had sought to extend the standard workday from 9 to 10 hours, with special provisions allowing up to 12-hour shifts and higher quarterly overtime limits.
The move triggered significant backlash, particularly from the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU), which warned that such changes would undermine worker rights and normalize exploitative practices.
After weeks of protests, public criticism, and discussions, incl...